Optilia Flexia BGA/SMT Video Inspection Microscope is an ESD-protected video microscope for look-down or look-under visual inspection of solder joints on assembled PCBs components, solder/flux mixtures, bare circuit cards/pads, cables/connectors, wire bonds and stencils.
Can be set up in seconds with either a "look-down" macro zoom lens (1-60X) or "look-under" (4X zoom) side-viewing BGA lens. Can be connected directly to a hand held monitor, PC or Laptop via high speed USB 2.0 frame grabber (included). Imaging applications include digital image capture, video recording and optical measurements. Optimized for Pb-free inspection and provides data management and documentation tools.
The side viewing lens offers the capability to look-under and inspect BGAs, µBGAs, CSP and flip-chip packages with minimal package stand-off. The BGA lens captures sharp images of the soldered balls under the BGA package up to 12 mm deep (~15-20 rows) and down to a 0.05 mm stand off. The lens allows users to perform failure analysis and confirm solder ball shape, reflow compression, wetting and flux conditions, and other visual characteristics of SMT/BGA components.
Can be set up in seconds with either a "look-down" macro zoom lens (1-60X) or "look-under" (4X zoom) side-viewing BGA lens. Can be connected directly to a hand held monitor, PC or Laptop via high speed USB 2.0 frame grabber (included). Imaging applications include digital image capture, video recording and optical measurements. Optimized for Pb-free inspection and provides data management and documentation tools.
The side viewing lens offers the capability to look-under and inspect BGAs, µBGAs, CSP and flip-chip packages with minimal package stand-off. The BGA lens captures sharp images of the soldered balls under the BGA package up to 12 mm deep (~15-20 rows) and down to a 0.05 mm stand off. The lens allows users to perform failure analysis and confirm solder ball shape, reflow compression, wetting and flux conditions, and other visual characteristics of SMT/BGA components.
Focalspot, focalspot.com
Model 1550 features large board x-ray inspection with automated motion control, measurement and analysis. Has advanced solid-state detector-based inspection for Pb-free assembly, choice of Image Intensifier and CMOS-based high-resolution detectors, full programmability with integrated motion control and image measurement analysis, and simple set up of program using 1-2-GO Interface.
Offers a 130 kV X-ray source, with a continuously variable field of view (up to 1.8" with zoom). Is reportedly easy to learn, use and maintain. Features large-board handling area (18 x 24"), magnification 700X, high MTBF, fully integrated compact system and image archiving in popular file formats.
The set-up program allows users to characterize the entire process with one solution. Has onscreen representation of boards for easy maneuvering.
Incorporates three innovations:
A manipulator design provides fast, accurate, repeatable sample positioning;
Nexus 300 software with 1-2-GO interface offers maneuverability;
CMOS-based 12 bit solid-state detectors for high-contrast resolution x-ray inspection.
VJ Electronix Inc., vjelectronix.com
Offers a 130 kV X-ray source, with a continuously variable field of view (up to 1.8" with zoom). Is reportedly easy to learn, use and maintain. Features large-board handling area (18 x 24"), magnification 700X, high MTBF, fully integrated compact system and image archiving in popular file formats.
The set-up program allows users to characterize the entire process with one solution. Has onscreen representation of boards for easy maneuvering.
Incorporates three innovations:
A manipulator design provides fast, accurate, repeatable sample positioning;
Nexus 300 software with 1-2-GO interface offers maneuverability;
CMOS-based 12 bit solid-state detectors for high-contrast resolution x-ray inspection.
VJ Electronix Inc., vjelectronix.com
Nepcon East booth 5019
FLX2010-LCV flexible pick-and-place system features a large board size and feeder capacity with a small footprint.
Offers changeover without downtime. Has intelligent feeders, large feeder capacity (310) and offline programming and job planning. Starts at 5,000 CPH, with 150 feeders inline and can be expanded to 15,000 CPH with over 470 feeders.
MIS software offers production planning, inventory control, quality control through bar code verification and traceability of lots. Requires only 110 V of power.
User-friendly Windows programming with complete graphical interface shows operators or engineers images of the library, feeders, PCB and the overall machine. All corrections can be done on the fly, saved and continued on the same PCB. All parts are accessible for replacement, cleaning and calibrations. All parts to the bare frame can be exchanged in the field.
Is equipped with a combination of different alignment systems ¾laser and vision. Vision systems can be upgraded at the customer site if production requirements change.
Essemtec, essemtec.com
Nepcon East booth 2031
Offers changeover without downtime. Has intelligent feeders, large feeder capacity (310) and offline programming and job planning. Starts at 5,000 CPH, with 150 feeders inline and can be expanded to 15,000 CPH with over 470 feeders.
MIS software offers production planning, inventory control, quality control through bar code verification and traceability of lots. Requires only 110 V of power.
User-friendly Windows programming with complete graphical interface shows operators or engineers images of the library, feeders, PCB and the overall machine. All corrections can be done on the fly, saved and continued on the same PCB. All parts are accessible for replacement, cleaning and calibrations. All parts to the bare frame can be exchanged in the field.
Is equipped with a combination of different alignment systems ¾laser and vision. Vision systems can be upgraded at the customer site if production requirements change.
Essemtec, essemtec.com
Nepcon East booth 2031
Fineplacer CRS 10 compact rework system is designed for customers needing a fixed configuration. Said to have quick set up and easy operation. Most useful for small- to medium-scale series assembly or highly precise rework of soldered components on medium to large SMD boards. Applications include BGA, CGA, CSP, microBGA, MLF, QFP, TSOP, PLCC, small components (such as 0201, 0402, 0603 and connectors), RF-shields, shielding frame, flip-chip rework as well as customized applications.
Features a Plug-and-Work design, Vision Alignment System with stationary beam splitter, controlled z-height during reflow, proven soldering head technology, Pb-free compatible rework and an automated component place and lift-off function. Also equipped with a Controlled Mixed Soldering System (COMISS) reflow module for top heating and full-area bottom heating.
High accuracy (better than 10 µm placement accuracy) allows use with components with pitches down to 100 µm. Large field of view can align large components, e.g. super BGAs with side lengths of up to 45 mm, without additional optics.
Finetech, finetechusa.com
Features a Plug-and-Work design, Vision Alignment System with stationary beam splitter, controlled z-height during reflow, proven soldering head technology, Pb-free compatible rework and an automated component place and lift-off function. Also equipped with a Controlled Mixed Soldering System (COMISS) reflow module for top heating and full-area bottom heating.
High accuracy (better than 10 µm placement accuracy) allows use with components with pitches down to 100 µm. Large field of view can align large components, e.g. super BGAs with side lengths of up to 45 mm, without additional optics.
Finetech, finetechusa.com
Nepcon East booth 2001
A-Tek has added the Drytech range of controlled humidity storage systems for electronics packages and sensitive devices. Drytech manufactures systems for all components and sensitive devices storage demands. A large range of standard products are available, customization is available. Meet IPC/JEDEC Standard J-STD-033A. Sizes vary from 100 to 1700 L in capacity.
During packing, shipping and storage, parts are often exposed to many fluctuations in temperature and humidity; an ideal environment for the hygroscopic nature of plastic encapsulants to take effect, and moisture to be absorbed into the device. Moisture will directly impact product quality, final product reliability, customer satisfaction and manufacturing costs. The smallest amount of moisture, when subject to elevated temperatures, creates vapor pressure that can induce stress cracks and fractures in devices. These may show as failures in test or in a worse case, as field failures. Storing sensitive devices in an environment of less than 5% relative humidity will protect the parts and assist in stabilizing the devices prior to manufacture.
A-Tek, atekllc.com
During packing, shipping and storage, parts are often exposed to many fluctuations in temperature and humidity; an ideal environment for the hygroscopic nature of plastic encapsulants to take effect, and moisture to be absorbed into the device. Moisture will directly impact product quality, final product reliability, customer satisfaction and manufacturing costs. The smallest amount of moisture, when subject to elevated temperatures, creates vapor pressure that can induce stress cracks and fractures in devices. These may show as failures in test or in a worse case, as field failures. Storing sensitive devices in an environment of less than 5% relative humidity will protect the parts and assist in stabilizing the devices prior to manufacture.
A-Tek, atekllc.com
SEFAR PCF is a pre-coated mesh engineered for the stencil parameters and frame sizes of the CD/DVD market segment. Said to provide consistent coating tolerances, stencil durability, wide exposure window and optimal emulsion thickness (EOM) to surface roughness (Rz) combination.
Sefar is now launching a fully-coated version, “SEFAR PCF FC” (Pre-Coated Fabric, Fully-Coated). The addition allows additional screen printing market segments access to the benefits of the stencil system. In addition to improving print quality, it also offers process improvement by removing degreasing, coating, block-out and multiple drying steps that are required to prepare a screen.
By providing a fully-coated mesh, customers with virtually any size frame can use it: bottle and container manufacturers, pen printers, tube manufacturers, ad specialty companies, membrane switch or industrial product printers, and any small format graphics printer concerned with image quality. Currently available in fine mesh specifications (ie. 305 threads/in. and higher). The coated fabric can be purchased as a roll to stretch in-house, or as a stretched screen from a screen fabrication location.
Sefar Printing Solutions, sefar.us
Sefar is now launching a fully-coated version, “SEFAR PCF FC” (Pre-Coated Fabric, Fully-Coated). The addition allows additional screen printing market segments access to the benefits of the stencil system. In addition to improving print quality, it also offers process improvement by removing degreasing, coating, block-out and multiple drying steps that are required to prepare a screen.
By providing a fully-coated mesh, customers with virtually any size frame can use it: bottle and container manufacturers, pen printers, tube manufacturers, ad specialty companies, membrane switch or industrial product printers, and any small format graphics printer concerned with image quality. Currently available in fine mesh specifications (ie. 305 threads/in. and higher). The coated fabric can be purchased as a roll to stretch in-house, or as a stretched screen from a screen fabrication location.
Sefar Printing Solutions, sefar.us
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